Chapter 114: Reporting from the Ninja World News!

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"The White Fang of the Leaf, real name Sakumo Hatake."

"He was an extremely powerful ninja, as well as a steadfast warrior in his beliefs!"

"He completed D-rank missions 256 times, C-rank missions 384 times, B-rank missions 266 times, A-rank missions 123 times, and S-rank missions 27 times!"

"He surpassed the Sannin during the Second Great Ninja War and gained great fame! His title of the White Fang of the Leaf shook the ninja world!"

"However, just three days ago, this White Fang silently took his own life in his home!"

"It is reported that before his suicide, he had been greatly troubled by public opinion within the Leaf Village."

"According to an anonymous contributor, there were hidden motives behind the White Fang's suicide. He had reportedly seen someone from the Leaf's higher-ups surveilling the White Fang's residence before the incident!"

"And this high-ranking Leaf official is named Danzo Shimura!"

"Danzo Shimura is the assistant to the Hokage of the Leaf Village, just like Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, both being disciples of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!"

"He commands a group called Root, whose members have a notorious reputation and have committed numerous heinous acts!"

"It's said that this figure, known as the Shadow of the Ninja World, eats a child for every meal!"

"As for why Danzo Shimura harbored such deep animosity towards the White Fang?"

"This inevitably brings up the question of the succession of the Fourth Hokage, back then..."

"..."

"Furthermore, the ninja who returned from missions with the White Fang and later framed him, also committed suicide yesterday!"

"We have sufficient reason to suspect whether that ninja was a member of Root or if they were threatened by members of Root?"

"...".

"There are still many doubts surrounding the White Fang's suicide, but the inaction of the Leaf's higher-ups is undoubtedly one of the main reasons!"

——All reported by the Ninja World News!!!

"Now let's take a look at what others have to say about this!"

"Danzo Shimura is indeed a despicable character! —— Ohnoki, the Tsuchikage."

"The White Fang is dead? Hahaha, Hiruzen Sarutobi must have lost his mind, hasn't he? —— The Third Raikage, A."

"I think the Leaf has long been in decline, I believe the Mist will rise to the top eventually! —— Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage."

"Sakumo Hatake is dead? Good riddance! He should have died long ago! —— Chiyo, elder of the Sand Village."

"Alas, we also find Sakumo's departure regrettable —— Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin."

"The Ninja World News will continue to update..."

...

*Bang!*

Danzo Shimura's face grew increasingly grim, then he slammed the newspaper onto his desk!

His face was filled with anger as he loudly roared at the nearby Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"Sarutobi! This is slander! Pure slander!"

"What is this so-called Ninja World News, and where did this trash come from?"

"They know nothing, yet they publish nonsense like this!"

"Everything they write is fabricated! I eat a child for every meal? Ha, hahaha..."

Danzo burst into laughter, the absurdity making him chuckle. If he had such an appetite, he would have swallowed all the personnel related to this Ninja World News right away!

Then, Danzo Shimura gritted his teeth, glaring fiercely at Hiruzen Sarutobi, and said vehemently:

"Sarutobi, this is definitely the machination of other ninja villages!"

"It's even possible that several ninja villages have united to create this conspiracy to sow discord within our ranks!"

With that, Danzo Shimura picked up the newspaper and pointed his finger at those who gave evaluations, his face turning red with veins bulging as he attempted to uncover the mastermind behind the scenes:

"Look at this, Ohnoki, Yagura, A, and that Chiyo!"

"These are all enemies who are watching us closely!"

"This matter is definitely related to them! The wars of the past few years..."

"Enough!!!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi erupted in anger!

The Third Hokage suddenly snatched the newspaper from Danzo Shimura's hand, then promptly crushed it into pieces, his face filled with extreme anger as he shouted:

"The issue now is the newspaper, isn't it? Huh?"

"Tanzo, do you know how many people know about this incident now?"

"You, me, the villagers of the Leaf, the daimyos of the Fire Country, various nobles, and many other countries and villages in the ninja world!"

"This newspaper costs ten coins each, only ten coins!"

"Now the Leaf has become the laughingstock of the entire ninja world!"

"Do you remember how I talked to you about Sakumo's matter? Huh? Did I tell you to drive him to death?"

"Do you know how excellent of a ninja Sakumo was? Do you know how saddened I am by Sakumo's death?"

"Why are you so foolish?"

"Don't you understand Sakumo's personality? Have you not understood the beliefs of the Hatake clan after so many years in the Leaf?"

"Alright, now that person is dead, and the news has spread throughout the ninja world!"

"Danzo, Danzo, how could you make such a big mistake!"

"If the entire Leaf Village is implicated, how will we deal with it?"

With that, Hiruzen Sarutobi weakly waved his hand towards Danzo Shimura, his eyes filled with disappointment as he looked at his old friend:

"From now on, you should no longer serve as the assistant to the Hokage."

"And furthermore, you must take responsibility for this matter. I will still keep you at Root for now."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes suddenly turned sharp, and he looked at Danzo Shimura, speaking resolutely:

"The image of the Leaf must not be tarnished! And it must not suffer from baseless calamities!"

"..."

Danzo Shimura looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, his face filled with disbelief!

Sarutobi...

This matter was clearly something you asked me to handle!

Though it might have gone a bit too far, I truly didn't expect Sakumo Hatake to choose suicide!

To make me bear this alone, then how can I continue as the Hokage?

Baseless calamities for the Leaf

What nonsense are you talking about???

Danzo Shimura quickly tried to refuse this obvious blame:

"Sarutobi, you can't..."

"Don't you want Root anymore!!! Danzo!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's imposing aura flared up like fire, and a heavy sense of oppression suddenly descended upon the Hokage's office!

"I..."

Danzo Shimura's lips moved, feeling somewhat panicked, but ultimately, he didn't say much more. He gritted his teeth inwardly, reluctantly agreeing:

"Fine!!!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded sternly.

He thought about the upcoming funeral for Sakumo and sighed:

"Alright, Danzo, you may leave now."

"Don't dwell on it too much; people always have to look forward."

"In a few days, you can explain at the funeral; this matter will pass soon enough."

*Bang!*

However, Danzo Shimura didn't want to hear any more. His face turned ashen, he didn't even say goodbye, he just stormed out of the office, slamming the door fiercely on his way out!

(End of Chapter)